Is Muhammad Amir Coming Back?

In a surprising turn of events, Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistani cricketer known for his controversial past, has declared his return to international cricket after a hiatus of nearly three years.

 He has expressed his availability for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in the United States and the West Indies. 

Given his proficiency as a left-arm pacer, Amir's potential inclusion in Pakistan's T20 squad is highly anticipated, and it is likely that he will be invited to join the team's training camp soon.

"I continue to aspire to represent Pakistan! Life often leads us to moments where we must reassess our choices. There have been constructive conversations between the PCB and me, where they have expressed the belief in my abilities and the importance of my presence in the team. After consulting with my family and well-wishers, I am pleased to announce my availability for consideration in the upcoming T20 World Cup," stated Mohammad Amir in a message on X platform.

"I am committed to putting my country first, prioritizing its needs over my personal choices. Representing Pakistan and wearing the green jersey has been, and will remain, my utmost priority and aspiration," added the Pakistani player.

The path for Mohammad Amir's return from retirement may not be without hurdles, given his controversial history. He was previously banned from cricket for five years due to spot-fixing charges and was absent from the game between 2010 and 2015. Notably, his punishment was relatively lenient compared to two other Pakistani players, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, who faced bans of 10 and 7 years, respectively.